How to pronounce existed
Say it like ig-ZIS-tud. Existed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- ig
- ZIS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Existed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of existed
American and British speakers say existed in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZIS-tid.
What does existed mean?
- simple past and past participle of exist How to pronounce exist
Words that rhyme with existed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of existed.
Questions about saying existed
How do you pronounce existed?
Say ig-ZIS-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in existed?
Existed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: ig · ZIS · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say existed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.